What is this growth on my phalaenopsis? PIC! - Orchid Board

WooOrchidNewbie · #1 02-19-2011, 07:57 PM

This growth has just appeared on my phalaeonopsis spike. Is it new flower growth? Should I cut the spike above it to help with growth or will this damage the plant? Thank you in advance to all who respond as I am a new orchid lover.

en3rmax · #2 02-19-2011, 08:03 PM

Hi there, and welcome to OB.

It's a side spike off the main one, i'd just leave the plant to grow and not cut anything.

prc11 · #3 02-19-2011, 08:03 PM

I would agree. It looks like a side spike.

Zoi2 · #4 02-19-2011, 10:03 PM

Hello and welcome to the OB.
I agree that the growth looks like a side spike. Leave it alone and in a couple of months you should have new flowers.
Joann

nenella · #5 02-19-2011, 10:07 PM

Welcome to OB!

Only cut off when stem dried & brown. Meanwhile enjoy the new flowers you will be getting on that side spike.

WooOrchidNewbie · #6 02-20-2011, 10:31 AM

Thank you all for your help!!! I will now look forward to more beautiful flowers.